Baltic Sea Water Talks 2022
The Baltic Sea is in flux. Are nature-based solutions the way forward?
Welcome to the second installment of Baltic Sea Water Talks. A global conference hosted by the foundation Initativ Utö together with KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
Time: Fri 2022-11-11 09.00 - 12.30
Location: On-line or on location, Stockholm
Language: English
09:00
Introduction
A few words from the organisations behind Baltic Sea Water Talks — KTH and Iniativ Utö.
Presentation of this year’s theme: Nature-Based Solutions for the Baltic Sea
Speakers:
Robert Cederlund, Co-Founder, Initiativ Utö
Louise Dellström, Development Office, KTH
Zahra Kalantari, Director KTH WaterCentre
Moderator: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief, Founder of Scandinavian Mind
09:15
Nature-Based Solutions for the Baltic Sea
Are more wetlands the key to cleaning and storing?
Speaker: Robert Cederlund, Co-Founder, Initiativ Utö
09:30
Is the Baltic Sea the next phosphorus mine?
Over-fertilizing is a fact. How much is out there and how much is available for uptake?
Intro by Thomas Hjelm, Co-Founder, Initiativ Utö
09:40
Cleaning Stormwater
Speaker: Gunaratna Kuttuva Rajarao, Researcher environmental microbiology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
09:50
The Bioengineering Approach and Floating Wetlands
Speaker: Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol, Assistant Professor industrial biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
10:00
Technology development at KTH Centre for Naval Architecture
Anatra III, Oceanbird and other tangible examples of relevant research projects for the benefit of our oceans.
Speakers: Professor Jakob Kuttenkeuler, and Researcher Peter Sigray from KTH Centre of Naval architecture
10:20
Coffee break
Networking and refreshments.
10:40
Research and testbeds as drivers for disruptive solutions, tools and potential new business models for the Baltic Sea
Panel:
Thomas Hjelm, Initiativ Utö
Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol, KTH
Gunaratna Kuttuva Rajarao, KTH
Peter Sigray, KTH
Jakob Kuttenkeuler, KTH
Zahra Kalantari, KTH WaterCentre
11:00
How to build a test bed
Key insights from RISE, Sweden’s research institute and innovation partner, offering over 100 testbeds and demonstration environments for future-proof technologies, products, and services.
Speaker: Adam Edström, Innovation Specialist, RISE
11:15
The role of philanthropy and business
How can philanthropists, investors and companies engage in the cause for a more healthy Baltic Sea?
Panel:
Emilia Molin, Managing Director, BE:WTR
Jonas Nordlander, Investor, Internet Entrepreur
Pär Svärdson, Investor, CEO Apotea AB
Philip von Segebaden, Director KTH Development Office
11:45
Summary and key takeaways
Robert Cederlund, Co-Founder, Initiativ Utö
Zahra Kalantari, Director KTH WaterCentre
Louise Dellström, KTH Development Office